There’s been a fire at Victoria’s Yallourn Power Station, but thankfully renewables (and the brilliant efforts of firies of course) helped save the day. [Read more…]
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The SolarEdge Home Battery — An Okay Battery For An Okay World

The SolarEdge Home Battery: 9.7 kWh, DC Coupled, Optional Backup
At 4 o’clock last Thursday, SolarEdge launched their home battery with an online event.
The next day, they held another launch for people who couldn’t make it to the first one. I attended both and paid 55% attention each time, so I want you to know I gave this article 110%. [Read more…]
Going Nuts With Solar Power And Battery Storage
A major food and agri-business looks set to get a huge solar and battery storage system to help power its Australian almond production. [Read more…]
Solar Power Can Help Take The Sting Out Of Petrol Prices
You don’t need to fork out a bunch of cash for an electric vehicle right now to mitigate the broad impacts of skyrocketing fuel prices. Install solar panels instead, and then you’ll also be better prepared for when EVs are more within reach. [Read more…]
A New Premier For SA: What Now For Renewables?
Peter Malinauskas will be sworn in as South Australia’s new Premier this morning – so, what does the future hold for renewable energy in SA under a Labor government? [Read more…]
Feed-in Tariffs & Electricity Prices Likely To Rise In 2022. Here’s Why.
Wholesale electricity prices increased across most of Australia this financial year. Retail electricity prices should soon follow. [Read more…]
Dynamic Operating Envelopes Recommendations Published
A working group comprised of various energy and consumer bodies has released a report on the role of Dynamic Operating Envelopes (DOEs) in Australia’s future power system. [Read more…]
Do We Have Enough Critical Minerals For A Solar & Battery Powered Future?
Last year the International Energy Agency (IAE) published a report titled…
The Role of Critical Minerals In Clean Energy Transitions
I recently dived deep into its 260 pages to see if a shortage of critical minerals threatens the world’s transition to a renewable future. [Read more…]
EV Bi-Directional Chargers Will Enable Home Batteries On Wheels
SolarQuotes founder Finn Peacock recently chatted with ABC Radio Adelaide’s Sonya Feldhoff about the potential for big home batteries on wheels – electric cars – and the role of bi-directional chargers. [Read more…]
Six Hunter Councils Sign Up For More Solar Power
A collective of six councils in NSW’s Hunter region have inked a 10-year Power Purchase Agreement with Mojo Power. [Read more…]
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